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Carotenoid
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carotenoide, pigmento carotenoide
a type of pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria, responsible for bright red, yellow, and orange colors and important for photosynthesis and antioxidant activity
Exemplos
The vivid orange color of carrots is due to the high concentration of carotenoids in their tissues.
A cor laranja vívida das cenouras é devida à alta concentração de carotenoides em seus tecidos.
Carotenoids in leaves help protect the plant cells from damage caused by excessive sunlight.
Os carotenoides nas folhas ajudam a proteger as células vegetais dos danos causados pela luz solar excessiva.
